Those of you who have followed this blog for a while know that I have had many ups and downs, but the general trend had been positive for my health. I think one major reason I have been able to consistently bounce back has been the accountability of posting these weekly updates.

I've always said that you could pinpoint exactly when my previous diets have failed based on when I stopped tracking my weight. There's something about stepping on the scale every week that keeps me from straying too far from my plan. Add to that the commitment to share this number with the world (or, at least my blog audience) and there is no chance I am going to fall back into an unhealthy lifestyle.

Ok, so here we go....This week I am posting just my weight, so you will know exactly how much I have gained back. In the next few weeks, I will most likely add in the other measurements.

Ok, there it is...a 10 pound setback. I'm not happy with this, but it's also no reason to panic. My plan is to be back down in the 230's by mid January. Check back here this Tuesday, where I will post my updates goals and plans.